Tag Archives: Rosalie Crestani

June 26, 2016 : True Blue Crew & Co ~versus~ Melbourne

Briefly: They lost. Again. Otherwise: Despite S C R E A M I N G ! headlines, the day was relatively uneventful, with relatively small crowds (a few hundred people in total), very few, minor clashes on the margins, and … Continue reading

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antifa notes (june 9, 2016) : australian far right + #ausvotes

[Updated June 30, 2016] With the federal election rolling around soon, I thought I may as well take note of the electoral efforts of the far right. A mixed bunch, common themes are opposition to Islam, denial of anthropogenic global … Continue reading

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antifa notes (april 29, 2016) : From Angry Anderson to Neil Erikson

• The anti-Muslim Australian Liberty Alliance (ALA) launched its Victorian Senate campaign in the Arthur Streeton room at the Sofitel On Collins on Wednesday night (April 27). The MC was diminutive Tory, Gary ‘Angry’ Anderson. You may remember him from … Continue reading

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antifa notes (february 11, 2016) : PEGIDA, United Patriots Front, Aryan Nations

PEGIDA Goes to Canberra Above : Neo-Nazi Blair Cottrell (UPF/Fortitude) and Christian fundamentalist Rosalie Crestani (Rise Up Australia Party). On Saturday February 6 a number of nationalist, patriotic and religious groups held a rally in Canberra outside Parliament House in … Continue reading

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#CronullaRiots 2.0 : A Damp Squib

@GlenRHHW I reported what I saw. The anti-fas were gunning for a fight. The anti-Muzzie crew were smart enough not to get violent. — Tim Elliott (@TimElliottSMH) December 12, 2015 Yes, well: props to the “anti-Muzzie crew” I guess. In … Continue reading

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#Reclaim Australia : November 22, 2015 : Post-match

Above : A protest sign in Melton featuring the neo-Nazi leader of the UPF, Blair Cotrell, and one of his quotes on skool curricula. For more see : Quotations From Chairman Blair Cottrell (July 27, 2015). ‘Reclaim Australia’ (RA) held … Continue reading

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Post-match review: July 18 #ReclaimAustralia/#UnitedPatriotsFront rallies #Melbourne

Above : Police spray counter-protesters /// A policeman and a United Patriots Front fascist shake hands. Oh hai. I thought I may as well post a few thoughts on today’s events here. To begin with, I think it was noteworthy … Continue reading

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